Mikkel Christensen
A drone costing around 3,500 Danish kroner can now carry explosives, fly at speeds of up to 170 km/h, and strike targets several kilometers away.
A drone costing around 3,500 Danish kroner can now carry explosives, fly at speeds of up to 170 km/h, and strike targets several kilometers away.
It is not only changing warfare—it is changing who can conduct it.
In an interview, a representative from the Defence Forces revealed that the Danish FPV drone can carry up to 2 kilograms of explosives and strike targets 25–30 kilometres away.
The interview was conducted at Gamebox in Denmark, where the military showcased its drone technology. This provided an opportunity to speak with a representative and gain insight into ongoing developments.
Built for precision and control
The drone is a so-called kamikaze drone, designed to fly directly into its target.
It is 100 percent manually controlled—with no GPS, stabilization, or automated systems.
“This one has no assistance—and that’s intentional. It needs to fly aggressively and hit precisely,” a military source explained.
This gives the pilot full control and allows for far more flexible maneuvering than traditional drones.
Hard to stop with conventional methods
With a top speed of around 170 km/h, the drone is extremely difficult to intercept.
Traditional countermeasures such as shotguns or net guns have limited effectiveness.
Jamming can cause it to crash, but the technology is evolving rapidly, making it less vulnerable over time.
“If it loses signal, it crashes immediately. There are no safety systems,” the source said.
Drone incidents revealed a weakness
Last autumn, drones were observed near Danish military installations, raising significant concern.
However, they did not enter the most critical areas and remained around the bases.
The impact was therefore primarily psychological rather than military.
“The weapon we have is not designed for drones,” the source said, pointing to a lack of effective countermeasures.
The future is already here
Drones are no longer limited to the military—the technology has become widely accessible.
“For 500 kroner on Amazon, you can get a drone. This is not secret technology.”
At the same time, the military is struggling to retain specialists, whose training can take up to two years.
“I would rather lose a drone than a human life,” the source said about the future role of drones.
